
Can be used with any even number between 6-14 boys Coach will call two players to dribble through the channels and across the box through the gate This is a race, whoever gets through the gate first will go on and have a shot. The player that doesnt get through the gate can try and tackle the attacker Split the boys in even numbers either side of the goal.
Dribble at pace Head up Once you become the attacker, get your shot off early before the defender can get close
This practice has no coaching points
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